Kiana Couch-Tran
Loganville,GA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Gwinnett County Public Schools, excelling in curriculum development and data analysis. Adept at fostering collaboration and mentorship, I have successfully enhanced student achievement through innovative instructional strategies, and effective communication with parents and colleagues. Committed to continuous improvement and student success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gwinnett County Public School
Math and Science Teacher
Lawrenceville, GA
07.2020 - 07.2025
- Developed and implemented standards-aligned learning experiences, utilizing curated and adapted resources to address diverse student needs.
- Organized content logically and sequenced instruction to enhance student understanding and mastery of objectives.
- Established and prioritized short- and long-term instructional goals to drive academic progress.
- Employed formative and summative assessments to evaluate student learning, and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Mentored new teachers and facilitated collaborative planning sessions to align curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
- Conducted classroom observations, and provided constructive feedback to support instructional improvement.
- Served on school improvement committees focused on curriculum development and instructional innovation.
- Fostered strong school-home partnerships through regular communication and participation in school events.
- Promoted a supportive classroom culture grounded in respect, empathy, inclusivity, and cultural sensitivity.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development to enhance instructional practices and student outcomes.
- Piloted new instructional strategies and educational programs to improve student achievement.
- Collaborated with other teachers, parents and administrators to develop strategies for student success.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades and other pertinent information regarding each student.
- Guided over 45% of students to exceed 100% of their annual growth goals, as measured by i-Ready diagnostics.
- Reduced the percentage of students performing two or more grade levels below in math from 37% to 13% within one academic year, through targeted instruction and continuous progress monitoring.
- Led data-driven instructional planning that resulted in a 159% average growth rate among students who began the year below grade level.
Dekalb County School System
General Education Teacher
Lithonia, GA
07.2015 - 07.2020
- Facilitated small group activities to support individualized instruction.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans in line with state curriculum standards.
- Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
- Tutored individual students after school hours as needed.
- Engaged parents in meaningful dialogue about their child's academic performance.
- Participated in professional development activities related to educational trends.
- Utilized technology to enhance teaching methods and student engagement.
- Improved delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
- Implemented multiple methods to improve student educational success.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA05-2015
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Instructional design
- Assessment strategies
- Data analysis
- Flexible and adaptable
- Problem-solving
- Collaborative planning
- Mentorship
- Communication skills
- Microsoft office
- Recordkeeping
- Collaboration
- Google Workspace
Certification
Georgia Professional Standards Commission Teacher Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Gwinnett County Public School
Math and Science Teacher
07.2020 - 07.2025
Dekalb County School System
General Education Teacher
07.2015 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of West Georgia
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